Originally Posted by
stephanos99
Mixed information on the LH website. It still shows as R fare class, though it describes it as "Business". When I tried to select a seat, it correctly gave me the PE section to select from. Any thoughts on why it would still show R (and name it Business)? And does this change your opinions on whether it will properly eventually map into LH N?
Until recently, UA R was Business. LH systems haven't changed to reflect that it is now PE. It should still credit to UA as N class.
Originally Posted by
stephanos99
Finally, I noticed that all PE search results on ua.com list the last domestic flight to PHX as fare class B. Isn't that an instant upgrade class or is that no longer a thing?
Yes, if you are a Premier it is instant-upgrade eligible.